A hunky Brit with a high-powered job as a rocket scientist has triumphed at the Mr World competition.

Jack Heslewood, 27, scooped first place in the global male beauty pageant held in The Philippines earlier today.

The brainy aerospace engineer from Bishops Stortford, Herts, beat off stiff competition from 71 other countries to land the top title.

Jake Heslewood, 27, has from Bishops Stortford, Herts, beat off stiff competition from 71 other countries to land first place in the Mister World competition

The biennial competition is a five-part test of strength, skill, dedication, fashion and multimedia.

Jack, who has a 'genius' level IQ of 181 put his scientific work on hold to dip his muscled toe into the world of male modelling.

The 6ft 3in brainy heathrob previously said: 'In modelling you get to meet lots of diverse people and make new friends, it's a great distraction from science which is very demanding mentally.

After leaving school at 16 he pursued his dream of studying at Kingston University and by the age of 21 had gained his degree in Aerospace engineering and was invited to work at leading aerospace and defence company Marshalls Aerospace

At the age of 15, he was taken to a talk about the Bloodhound Project, a British supersonic land vehicle, and it was then when he realised he wanted to study engineering

'With modelling you need a whole different type of skill set which I respect, it's not easy.'

Jack was around the world of modelling from an early age, as his two sisters were involved in the industry.

At the age of 15, he was taken to a talk about the Bloodhound Project, a British supersonic land vehicle, and it was then when he realised he wanted to study engineering.

Aerospace engineering graduate Jack, from Bishops Stortford, had been working as a technical advisor alongside starting his own business in advanced technology

After leaving school at 16 he pursued his dream of studying at Kingston University and by the age of 21 had gained his degree in Aerospace engineering and was invited to work at leading aerospace and defence company Marshalls Aerospace.

Jack's IQ is 181 - 21 points higher than 160, which is considered genius level.

His mum Kerry said: 'Jack had a motor bike at age five and was extremely interested in engines and technology.

'His science work at primary school was very advanced, he was always designing scooters and inventing hover boards - we always jokingly said he would be an inventor one day.

'I have always been proud of all my children - I know Jack is loving the competition and will enjoy all the challenges and adventures.

'I am delighted Jack is making new friends and know he will try his best at everything thrown at him. He is polite, well-mannered and fun.'

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Hunky rocket scientist, 27, wins the Mister World crown to become Britain's first title holder